‘Top Gun’ sequel in the works

Maverick, the lead character in the iconic aviator film “Top Gun,” has been cleared for another flyby at a theater near you, according to a report at EAA.org, which notes that Tony Scott, who directed the original film, confirmed during a press junket for his most recent film that he will direct Top Gun 2. The news is great timing for the Navy, which claimed a 500% increase in recruiting after the film’s release in 1986, according to the EAA report, which you can read here.